BAYINAH ACADEMY END TERM 2 EXAM 2024/2025
BAYINAH ACADEMY
PEARSON
STUDENT’S
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ADMISSION NO. DATE
COMPUTING END-TERM 2
EXAM YEAR 5
2024/2025
TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
You must answer on the question paper.
You will need:
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all questions.
● Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
● Write your name, admission number and the date in the boxes at the top of the page.
● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
● Remember that talking is not allowed at any time in the exam room.
● Do not turn over the exam paper until told to do so by the invigilator.
● Students are required to comply with the instructions of the invigilator at all times.
● If you have a question or a clarification, raise your hand and the invigilator will come to you.
● Keep your eyes on your own paper, REMEMBER COPYING IS CHEATING.
● Remember to show all your working.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 60
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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This document has 12 printed pages.
Section A: Matching Questions (10 Marks)
Match the terms in Column A with their correct meanings in Column B. Write the correct letter in the
blank space.
Column A Column B
1. Folder a) A file type used for pictures
2. USB Drive b) Where deleted files are temporarily stored
3. Recycle Bin c) A storage device that connects to a computer
4. File Name d) Used to organize files into groups
5. Cloud Storage e) A unique name given to a saved file
6. File Explorer f) A tool to view and manage files and folders
7. .docx g) A file type for text documents
8. Desktop h) The main screen where shortcuts are placed
9. Downloads i) Where files from the internet are automatically saved
10. Hard Drive j) The main storage device inside a computer
Section B: Multiple Choice Questions (20 Marks)
Choose the correct answer.
11. What is the purpose of creating folders on a computer?
a) To make files disappear
b) To organize files and make them easy to find
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c) To delete files permanently
d) To increase storage space
12. Which of the following file types is used for documents?
a) .mp3
b) .jpg
c) .docx
d) .mp4
13. What is the function of the Recycle Bin on a computer?
a) Permanently deletes files
b) Stores deleted files temporarily
c) Increases computer speed
d) Copies files automatically
14. Where can you find all the files and folders stored on a computer?
a) Control Panel
b) File Explorer
c) Internet Browser
d) Recycle Bin
15. What should you do before deleting a file?
a) Rename it
b) Open it
c) Check if it is needed
d) Move it to another folder
16. Which of the following is NOT a file storage device?
a) Hard drive
b) USB flash drive
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c) Monitor
d) Cloud storage
17. A strong file name should be:
a) Clear and descriptive
b) Random and confusing
c) Very long with special characters
d) The same for all files
18. What is the best way to find a file quickly?
a) Searching for it using the search bar
b) Deleting unnecessary files
c) Restarting the computer
d) Copying all files into one folder
19. What does “file extension” mean?
a) The location of a file
b) The size of a file
c) The type of file (e.g., .jpg, .mp3, .docx)
d) The time a file was created
20. What is cloud storage used for?
a) Storing files online
b) Storing files on a USB drive
c) Storing files in the Recycle Bin
d) Storing files only on one computer
21. Which folder is used to store files downloaded from the internet?
a) Music
b) Documents
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c) Downloads
d) Pictures
22. Why is it important to back up files?
a) To delete them easily
b) To save space on the computer
c) To prevent loss of important data
d) To move files to another device
23. How can you move a file from one folder to another?
a) Delete it and create a new one
b) Copy and paste it
c) Press the power button
d) Rename the file
24. What does the “Ctrl + C” keyboard shortcut do?
a) Copies a file
b) Deletes a file
c) Renames a file
d) Moves a file
25. Which of these is a correct example of a file path?
a) C:/Documents/School/Homework.docx
b) Documents-School-Homework
c) File in Folder
d) Hard Drive
26. What happens when you delete a file from the Recycle Bin?
a) It is permanently removed from the computer
b) It is renamed
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c) It moves to another folder
d) It is saved in cloud storage
27. How do you rename a file on a computer?
a) Right-click the file and select "Rename"
b) Delete the file and create a new one
c) Move it to another folder
d) Press "Shift + Delete"
28. What is the purpose of file compression?
a) To make a file smaller
b) To delete files faster
c) To create a backup
d) To change the file type
29. What is the main purpose of a folder structure?
a) To organize files neatly
b) To delete unwanted files
c) To make the computer faster
d) To store only pictures
30. What is the best way to keep your files safe?
a) Save them in an organized manner and back them up
b) Delete them regularly
c) Save them only on the desktop
d) Keep all files in one folder
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Section C: Application Questions (15 Marks)
Choose the best answer for each scenario.
31. Jane wants to organize her project files neatly. What should she do?
a) Create folders with specific names for each project
b) Save all files on the desktop
c) Delete old files without checking them
d) Rename all files with random letters
32. Kevin downloads a file but cannot find it. Where should he check first?
a) Recycle Bin
b) Downloads folder
c) Documents folder
d) Music folder
33. Maria has many pictures from her school trip. How can she organize them efficiently?
a) Put them all in one folder labeled "Trip Pictures"
b) Save them on different computers
c) Delete the ones she doesn’t like without organizing
d) Leave them scattered in various folders
34. John wants to rename a file. What is the best way to do this?
a) Right-click the file and select "Rename"
b) Delete it and create a new one
c) Copy it to another folder
d) Open the file and retype its content
35. Sophia needs to move a document from her USB drive to her computer. What should she do?
a) Drag and drop the file into a folder on her computer
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b) Open the file and copy the text manually
c) Delete the file from the USB drive
d) Rename the file before transferring
36. Alex wants to back up his important files. Which option is the safest?
a) Save them on an external hard drive and cloud storage
b) Keep them all on his desktop
c) Email them to himself
d) Print them out
37. Sarah's computer is running out of storage space. What should she do?
a) Delete unnecessary files and transfer large files to external storage
b) Keep saving files without checking the storage
c) Close all open programs
d) Unplug her computer
38. Ben accidentally deleted a file. How can he recover it?
a) Check the Recycle Bin and restore it
b) Restart the computer
c) Download a new file
d) Empty the Recycle Bin
39. Leah has multiple versions of the same document. How can she avoid confusion?
a) Use clear and descriptive file names
b) Keep all versions in different folders
c) Save them with the same name
d) Delete all except one version randomly
40. Michael wants to send a large file to his teacher. What is the best way?
a) Upload it to cloud storage and share a link
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b) Attach it directly to an email
c) Print the file and hand it over
d) Save it on a USB drive and give it physically
41. Lisa finds a file with the extension “.mp3”. What type of file is it?
a) Audio file
b) Document file
c) Picture file
d) Spreadsheet file
42. When moving a file from one folder to another on the same drive, what happens?
a) The file is moved without creating a copy
b) The file is deleted
c) A duplicate file is created
d) The file is renamed
43. Which of the following is NOT a good file management practice?
a) Using descriptive file names
b) Saving all files in one folder without organization
c) Backing up important files
d) Deleting unnecessary files
44. Daniel wants to save a document that he will need to update regularly. Where should he save
it?
a) In a clearly labeled folder in the Documents section
b) On the Desktop
c) In the Recycle Bin
d) On a USB drive only
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45. What is the best way to protect important files from accidental deletion?
a) Back them up on an external drive or cloud storage
b) Rename them frequently
c) Keep them in the Recycle Bin
d) Hide them in a random folder
Section D: Short Answer Questions (5 Marks)
Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.
46. What is the importance of organizing files into folders?
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47. How can you rename a file on a computer?
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48. Explain the difference between copying and moving a file.
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49. Why is it important to back up important files?
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50. What should you do if you accidentally delete an important file?
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Section E: True or False (10 Marks)
Write ‘True’ if the statement is correct and ‘False’ if it is incorrect.
51. You can rename a file after saving it on a computer.
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52. Deleting a file permanently removes it from the computer without recovery.
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53. A folder can contain both files and other folder.
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54. It is not possible to copy a file from a USB drive to a computer.
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55. Using clear and descriptive names for files makes it easier to find them later.
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56. The desktop is the best place to store all your files for easy access.
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57. You can create multiple folders with the same name in the same location.
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58. Cloud storage allows users to save files online and access them from anywhere.
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59. Moving a file to another folder on the same drive creates a duplicate file.
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60. The Recycle Bin stores deleted files until they are permanently removed.
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